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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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So after reading many threads about people's death wobble's. And seems the culprit is worn out suspension and steering bits. Was wondering if anyone had actually made a thorough list of all of what needs done to prevent the DW? As far as what bushing etc. Mine doesn't DW but the suspension just feels tired and a bit wobbly on some harder bumps. Would like to tackle this before it gets to the point where I actually have the dreaded Death Wobble.
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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http://kevinsoffroad.com/techarticles/deathwobble.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?Jeep-Chero...ing&id=1373631
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/...icle_644.shtml
places to start.
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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i made this very type of thread about 1-2 weeks ago but it seems to not be very popular

anything that has a joint or linkage under the front can be a culprit, ball joints, trac bar, ect. or your alignment can cause it too
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MyNameIsNick
So after reading many threads about people's death wobble's. And seems the culprit is worn out suspension and steering bits. Was wondering if anyone had actually made a thorough list of all of what needs done to prevent the DW? As far as what bushing etc. Mine doesn't DW but the suspension just feels tired and a bit wobbly on some harder bumps. Would like to tackle this before it gets to the point where I actually have the dreaded Death Wobble.
just do a front end shake down. as long as everything is still in good working order, you shouldn't have DW
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sandaddik2
i made this very type of thread about 1-2 weeks ago but it seems to not be very popular

anything that has a joint or linkage under the front can be a culprit, ball joints, trac bar, ect. or your alignment can cause it too
I'm pretty sure I read that thread, it got my DW fixed. Thanks!
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Much appreciated!

Originally Posted by N20jeep
just do a front end shake down. as long as everything is still in good working order, you shouldn't have DW
I don't have DW currently, what I want to do is replace worn out items to prevent DW from occuring in the future.
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